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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,924.40, 372,868.20 and 248,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,924.40, 372,868.20 and 248,924.40 is: 372,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,924.40 : 372,868.20 = 248,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,924.40/372,868.20 = 248,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,924.40x = 372,868.20 × 248,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,924.40x = 92,815,992,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,815,992,964.08/248,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,868.20

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